Interstate Massage Compact; create.

HB 833 creates Mississippi's participation in the Interstate Massage Compact, a multistate agreement allowing licensed massage therapists to practice across participating states without obtaining separate licenses. The bill amends Mississippi law to align with the compact's framework, establishing an Interstate Commission to oversee implementation and manage a shared data system for license status and disciplinary information. This directly affects licensed massage therapists seeking to work in multiple states, particularly supporting military members and their families who relocate. Key mechanisms include streamlined licensing pathways, enhanced information sharing between states to protect public safety, and provisions to prevent licensure fraud. The compact does not override individual state laws governing massage therapy practice.